Can Documentation Help Us Practice Anticipatory Grief? | Dr. Rachel Seidman

Episode Title: Can Documentation Help Us Practice Anticipatory Grief in Dementia Caregiving?   In this heartfelt episode of the Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, Juliah sits down with oral historian Dr. Rachel F. Seidman to explore anticipatory grief in dementia caregiving and the healing power of documentation. Together, they discuss how preserving voices, memories, stories, playlists, videos, and everyday moments can help families navigate loss with intention, connection, and love. Dr. Seidman shares her personal experience of recording a loved one’s oral history during terminal illness and explains why documenting family stories before loss can become a source of comfort for generations. The conversation also explores dementia, fading memory, family dynamics, storytelling, and the emotional difference between documenting for preservation versus public consumption. This episode is a gentle reminder that ordinary moments matter — and that it’s never too late to begin preserving the people we love.